Oslo Region Travel Forum

We're heding to Oslo for a short weekend and will basically have two nights plus a day and a half there. We'll be three adults plus two kids (ages 5 and 8).

None of us has been to Oslo before, so what would you suggest we do for the day on the Saturday?

And where would be good to eat that night?

I and 3 friends are going to London in December. We may be booking a day trip to Oslo due to Ryanair's amazing fares. What would you recommend we squeeze in to our one day adventure?

Hello. How can I get from Sandefjord Torp airport to Oslo? What is the cheapest way to do it? Greetings

Hi

I am trying to book the swedbus from Stockholm to oslo but it says that it stops at Oslo Galleriat. Could anyone confirm that this Oslo Galleriat is different from the Oslo -S (main railway station) as I would be taking the nutshell tour immediately after arrival.

On the other hand, if it stops at Oslo Galleriat, can anyone tell me the directions to reach Oslo-S from Oslo Galleriat?

Thank you!

What is the best way to travel from Stockholm to Oslo in October?

I tried to book a night train in October , but the website seems to indicate that it is the Swedexpress bus. Can anyone tell me if the night trains in Stockholm still run to Oslo in October?

Ill be traveling to Oslo, Norway from Sept 1st through the 6th. What is the party scene like? I have read a lot about how expensive drinks are, so im prepared for that. What nights are the bars/clubs really good? What time do people generally start going out to the clubs/bars?

Also, i would like to do a day of hiking in the fjord. I am very into extreme sports so I would be up for anthing if someone has reccomendations on what to do for that.

I will be on the Princess and in Oslo Sept 10 we dock at SONFRE AKERSHUS how far is city hall and what is the best way to get there we want to take the Hop on Hop off bus thank you pat

The title pretty much says it all. Answer here or by PM.

TIA

Hello VT-family

I am in the process for planning a trip to Oslo at the middle of September. For preparing my trip I would like to ask you some questions:
- Can you recommend a good hotel in the centre of the city?
- Do you know any good restaurants with acceptable prices?
- Any tipps for nightlife?
- What kind of sights are the most important to see? Any insider-tipps?
- Things I have to know about the city?

Thank you in advance for your help and have a good day….

Take care
Oliver

Hello.
I'm going to Norway this October and I'll need an Hotel in Oslo for the first night, near the train station, because in the next day early in the morning I'm catching the train to Flam.
I saw the Oslo Budget Hotel... is that a bad hostel? I think is near the train station.
The last 2 nights of my trip I'll go back to Oslo and I would like to stay in a nicer hotel but not expensive (not more than 1000 Nok).

Thank you in advance.

Please let me know where to get cheap and reliable car hire/rental in Oslo. Do you know of any local and reliable companies offering better prices or any deals going? My wife and I are arrive in early August in Oslo for a couple of weeks, to hire a care and drive in Norway/Sweden/Denmark. We find the prices quoted by the big companies very expensive. Any suggestions/experience would be appreciated now.

Does the Museum accept US$ for admission ? We'll be arriving in a cruise and won't have too much foreign currencies.

Thanks...

Is it difficult to find a place that allows me to buy some NOK notes?

I arrive early in the morning from Copenhagen.

Perhaps I can already buy some NOK in Copenhagen itself?

In Oslo, is it difficult to find a Bereau de Change or a bank that can do that?

Hi all,

I am solo traveller, will be arriving in Oslo from Copenhagen at 5:40 in the morning on Swebus Express.

1) Is there a breakfast place nearby at this godly hour? I need to have a place until 7am.

2) Is there some form of multi-trip card I can purchase? I will spend most time in the town, but just wondering how big Oslo is, or most places are within walking distance (ie less than 2 KM apart)

Thank you!

hi !! my name is max i"m tourist in norway for the summer. i"m interested to visit joutenheimen national park in the end of june or in start of july! planning to stay about7-8 days in the nature . all equpment with me! serching for the people be interesting the same or some group hwo organized to do this!! if anybody knows about some forum or people trekking to joutenheimen ????? will be happy to any help!!!!:)(already checkt in dnt organization, any rezults:( )

Hi everyone,

I am coming to Oslo this weekend for work and looking for things to do on my free time (will be staying at SAS Radisson and Thon Munch). I arrive at 16:00 on Saturday so was planning on hitting the shops straight away as it appears most will close around 18:00-19:00 and Sunday things are closed. I am looking for women's mid-range fashion (Zara, H&M, Vera Moda etc.) so was planning on going to Bogstradveien or Steen & Strom mall and surrounding area. After the shops close, I wanted to walk to Vigeland Park to look around for a bit and take advantage of the long sunshine hours (is it dangerous to walk around at night at 22:00-24:00 by yourself in Oslo???).

However, I saw that there are the following events this weekend:
1. "Middelalderfestival" on Saturday until 20:00 or Sunday 11:00-18:00 (Entrance fee 100 NOK) or

2. a free Beer Festival, Fri - Sun: 13:00- 23:00 expecting 20,000 people in Sofienbergparken

Are either of these events worth seeing? Is there a "Summer Solstice" event? Sunday I will be free on Sunday from 11:00-15:00 or after 20:00. Monday, I am working and on a tour of City Hall until 19:45 and then will be free; is there anything to do after 20:00 on Monday near City Hall? Are shops still open? Or should I just stroll Karl Johans gate?

Also, I am a traveler on a budget - I don't mind buying bread and cheese from the supermarket to have picnics (actually more fun that way). Any fast-food joints open on Sunday near SAS Radisson or Thon Munch?

Tips, advice, comments?!?!

Thanks in advance and I am looking forward to coming to your city!
Kristina

Hi,
I'll be taking the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo on my way to Bergen and I am trying to find out if I have time to catch the train at 10:30 if the ferry arrives at 9:30. I don't know how long it will take to get off of the ferry and get to the train station in time. The other train option would get me to Flam at 9:45 - will it really still be light enough to enjoy the train ride at that time on 13 July? And, do you know if I have time to catch the 10:30 train? I will really appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Lynne

I was reading that most shops in Norway are shut from early Saturday afternoon and on Sundays. I'll be in Oslo for the weekend in mid July and am wondering if most shops will be shut while I'm there because of this or do they stay open in the touristy areas? I hope the museums and tourist attractions are open all day Saturday and Sunday? Thanks in advance :)

Hi folks,
This is my first ever visit to this site so hopefully I do it right!
Can anyone advise me about things to do while in Oslo. Im still have accomodation to organise so tips on good quality hotels or even guesthouses in the city would be appreciated. How about good value for money restaurants.
Im arriving in Oslo on 4thJuly, so time is getting short.

Thanks for taking time to read this and look forward to replies.

Regards
Brian.

Am flying into Oslo and would like suggestions on the best way to get from the airport to downtown hotels. Is there an airport shuttle or would it be better to take a taxi. Thanks for the info. Sue

Hello all!

I will travel from Olso to Hauggrend- Fyresdal in July. I have been trying to find the best way to go there but i haven´t had very good luck yet. Any idea of how to get there in the best possible way?? are there busses or trains that go straight from the airport?
Thank you in advance!!

Hello all!

I will travel from Olso to Hauggrend- Fyresdal in July. I have been trying to find the best way to go there but i haven´t had very good luck yet. Any idea of how to get there in the best possible way?? are there busses or trains that go straight from the airport?
Thank you in advance!!

Hello!
I'm a 21 year old student that will come to Oslo to study for 10 months through the Erasmus program. My boyfriend is also coming with me but he is not a student.
I was wondering if somebody can help me with some information about student life in Oslo.
We are thinking about renting a room/flat/studio but I saw that the prices for rents are huge! Is it possible to find a ,preferably furnished, one room flat or studio with a private bathroom and kitchen in Oslo at about 4000-6000 NOK (or less :) ) in the suburbs with access to the metro or other ways of public transportation?
How is the renting market there? I will be arriving at the beginning of August but I have no idea where we will stay, do you think I can find a suitable place to live in a week or so? Until then I was thinking about staying at a hostel.
I know Oslo is an expensive city but what is the cost of living for 2 people a month considering we don’t smoke or drink and we generally cook our own food?

Hi everybody!

Has anyone ever stayed at Park Apartments Pilestredet?

Any comments on that?


Thanks!

catarina

Hello. My partner and I are travelling to Norway next week for two weeks. We shall be staying is Oslo, Sogndal and Bergen. We are both vegetarian and have set ourselves a buget of £20 each a day for food/water or 195 NK I believe! Will this be enough? We'll be grabbing sandwhiches at lunch and cooking for ourselves in the morning and evening.

Thank you!

Katie.

Hi we will be in Oslo in July 2009 but only for around 6 hours (actually 8 hours but we need to get to from ship etc). Just wondering what people recommend we do since we have limited time in this port. Is it worth us getting an Oslo card we are planning on using public transport etc and we plan on visiting some of the museums. One more thing we will have an 8 year old child in toe.

so what museums do people recommend and what else isnt to be missed????

Hello!
In August we are arriving in a group of four, at Gardermoen airport, early afternoon. We've got to catch the next plane, at 9 next morning. The question is, how can we spend the night (except sleeping on a bench at the airport). Taking a train to Oslo an back seems expensive itself, not mentioning hotel prices. Maybe there is a place in Gardermoen offering bed and breakfast for a reasonable fee?
Thank you all in advance for your advice.
Andrzej.

My son, his fiance and myself are due to arrive Oslo early August 2009.
we would like to visit Tromso after Oslo and then get to Stockholm.
Looking for any suggestions as how many days in each location - total trip is 9 days and what is best way to get around. rail, plane, etc.

Thanks for the help

We'll be departing Oslo for Stockholm late July, 2009. How much is a mid-week, second class ticket? And is it necessary to book weeks in advance?

Is rail the best route to Stockholm?

We are an old couple who will go to Oslo in Feb. We have some questions to ask you all:

1. What kind of winter clothes should we wear? We live in UK, should we buy winter clothes, such us ski trousers, scarfs, gloves, wool socks or warm caps in UK or buy in Oslo? We have northface coats very warm. Is it warm enough to wear in Oslo?
2. Do we need to buy a pass for traveling immidietely on the day? (We will arrive in the afternoon.)We will stay there for a week, so what kind of travel pass is cheaper for the days?
3. We are fish lovers, any nice and cheap restaurants for us to choose in the city?

Many thanks


Old couple